Grand River Facts...
Below you will find some interesting facts about the Grand River and its watershed.
Channel Length:
approximately 98 miles
Elevation Change
from Source to Mouth: 544 feet
Drainage Area:
712 square
miles
State Designation: 33
miles "Scenic" and 23 miles "Wild"
Number of Fish Species: 74
Number of Bird Species:
115
Number of Mammal Species:
45
Number of Reptile Species:
18
Number of Amphibian Species:
10
Number of Rare Plant Species:
60
Reintroduced Species:
river otter, snowshoe hare and wild turkey
Prehistoric Inhabitants:
Whittlesey Culture (900-1600 AD)
Watershed Land Uses
(1996):
Total Acreage: 455,680 acres
Cropland: 164,000 acres
Pasture/Hay Field: 118,000 acres
Woodland: 123,000 acres
Urban: 50,000 acres
